Small Business
New independent sci-fi bookstore opens in Riverside
A new independent bookstore specializing in sci-fi and fantasy opened Aug. 30 in Riverside. Gnoll’s Loot Table, located at 51 E. First St., offers new and used genre sci-fi and fantasy book titles in the town of Riverside, known as…
Home improvement company 1-800-HANSONS opens Cedar Rapids location
1-800-HANSONS, a home improvement company with headquarters in Troy, Michigan, has opened a new location…
Janna McCalley Interiors announces grand opening
Janna McCalley Interiors, located at 1080 Ninth Ave. Marion, will hold a grand opening and…
Applications open for Coalition to Back Black Businesses 2022-23 grants
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and American Express announced that the Coalition to Back…
Park Place adds Coffee Emporium to Tiffin development
Coffee Emporium is the most recent tenant to join Tiffin’s Park Place development at 1100…
Kinzler Construction Services acquires Comfort Solutions
Kinzler Construction Services, an employee-owned construction subcontractor in Cedar Rapids, acquired Marion-based Comfort Solutions, a…
The Marion Merchant lends support to artists, veterans
The Marion Merchant, located at 1090 Seventh Ave., celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting…
Strategic Financial Solutions joins Commonwealth Financial
Strategic Financial Solutions, based in Cedar Rapids, has joined the Commonwealth Financial Network, a national…
Iowa City sees record high visits in July, insights show
A report from the Iowa City Downtown District found that July 2022 saw the highest…
Marion introduces Kim Downs as deputy city manager
The City of Marion has announced Kim Downs as its new deputy city manager, effective…
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs launches nonprofit leadership program
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has selected 11 Iowa arts, culture, history and humanities…
NewBo City Market gets $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank
NewBo City Market in southeast Cedar Rapids has received a $25,000 gift from First Interstate…
CSPS regains tax exempt status
New Bohemia District arts organization CSPS has been informed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)…
SBA approves $25.5 million in Iowa small business loans in July
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 35 loans for $25,508,800 to Iowa businesses in July,…
Iowa JPEC to recognize 12 for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Honors
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) will honor 12 alumni and…
Tiffin’s Park Place to include theater and entertainment complex
The Palms Theatres, IMAX and Family Entertainment Center is set to be the latest addition…
